Ghana country code: +233
To call Ghana from abroad, dial +233 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Ghana
- 1. Start with +233. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Ghanain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +233 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 023 123 4567 โ +233 23 123 4567
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Ghana at a glance
- Country code
- +233
- Main language
- Akan
- Time zone
- UTC+0 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.67/min landline ยท $0.73/min mobile
Questions about calling Ghana
- What is the country code for Ghana?
- +233. From outside Ghana, dial +233 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Ghana from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Ghana?
- Yes. Numbers in Ghana are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +233.
- What time zone is Ghana in?
- UTC+0 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Ghana?
- The main language is Akan.
- How much does it cost to call Ghana?
- $0.67 per minute to landlines and $0.73 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Ghana need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.